HIV Services Specialist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Vancouver, WA

6d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an HIV Services Specialist to support individuals living with HIV who face systemic barriers to consistent healthcare engagement. This role ensures clients have access to outpatient/ambulatory health services, support services, and HIV treatment. The specialist will assist individuals newly diagnosed, previously diagnosed, marginally in care, or out of care to reduce barriers to accessing HIV care and supportive services. Sea Mar is a mission-driven organization that values respectful treatment, dignity, and self-worth, advocating for clients with culturally-aware, client-centered services.

Requirements

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledgeable about and sensitive to the needs persons diagnosed with HIV.
Good organizational skills
Well-developed communication skills and team player
Must be a self-starter and team player.
Must have the ability to read, speak, and translate English and Spanish languages.
Must be able to problem solve for the clients.
Must also have the reasoning ability to refer clients to appropriate agencies for community services after an assessment of needs is taken.
A Bachelor’s degree in public health, health care administration, public, or business administration, psychology, social work, or allied field and three years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services program that includes: One (1) year providing case management or other direct client-level services. One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in a health services program AND One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in one or more of the following HIV, Hep C, STDs, and Opioid Overdose AND/OR One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience providing technical assistance in-person and by phone and computer AND/OR One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) working within a culturally diverse environment.
OR Seven years of professional management, consultative experience or lived experience in a health services program that includes. One (1) year providing case management or other direct client-level services. One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in a health services program AND One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in one or more of the following HIV, Hep C, STDs, and Opioid Overdose AND/OR One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience providing technical assistance in-person and by phone and computer AND/OR One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) working within a culturally diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred (verbal and written), but not required.

Responsibilities

Knowledge and understanding of HIV case management program guidelines and standards, stays up to date on case management content, policies, and procedures.
Complete comprehensive assessment with Client and assist with screening and intakes.
Create, monitor, review, and update individual service plans every 6 months that are culturally responsive and timely to the needs of the Client.
Cultivate and maintain a supportive effective working relationship with Client.
Support clients through applied knowledge of healthcare benefits, public and private financial assistance, and insurance access.
Attend HIV case management meetings/trainings, grant related trainings and other relevant trainings to maintain a comprehensive understanding of HIV and the communities being served.
Collaborate with colleagues and partners to improve health literacy for clients and improve access to care.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of eligibility and benefit provisions for public and private financial assistance and health care coverage programs and provide assistance to support Clients to access these services.
Accurately, complete, and current records within Progress Notes in Provide database per HIV Medical Case Management standards and requirements.
Maintain comprehensive understanding of HIV Medical Case Management to include standards and the requirements.